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Ewald Dahlskog – Lovely shaped Turquoise vase - Bo Fajans Sweden 1930s
By Ewald Dahlskog, Bo Fajans
Located in Stockholm, SE
1930s. The vase is 15 cm (6") high and in excellent condition. It has a lovely glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$662 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Modern Gentleman
s Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Bozeman, MT
the top lifts up to reveal three compartments with brass details. ca 1930s Sweden.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp with Cast Iron Top, 1930s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial black enamel pendant light made in Germany during the 1930s. White enamel inside the
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Iron
1930s E. Luterkort for Upsala Ekeby Black, Green Lizard Vase, Sweden
By Upsala Ekeby, Helge Østerberg, Allan Ebeling, Einar Luterkort, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Upsala Ekeby in the early 1930s. Anthracite black and dark green shiny glaze adds to the animalistic
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Stoneware
$615 Sale Price
20% Off
Green ceramic Pitcher Ewald Dahlskog 1930s Bo Fajans Sweden Scandinavian Modern
By Bo Fajans, Ewald Dahlskog
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique chandelier, in style of Pietro Chiesa For Fontana Arte, Italy, 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Italy in the 1930s.
The lamp is in very good vintage condition. Wiring replaced by a professional
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
1930s Colonial Revival Style Turned and Veneered Occasional Bookshelf Table
Located in Lomita, CA
serpentine details. This is an example of American furniture in its unusual forms that arose out of necessity
Category
Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,183 Sale Price
20% Off
Geometric 1930s Handmade Josheghan Persian Wool Rug in Beige
Located in Norwalk, CT
This Josheghan Persian wool rug boasts a captivating antique allure. Meticulously hand-knotted using premium quality wool, it features an alluring beige field with peach, green, and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Nils Johan, Tobacco Jar, Sweden, 1920s-1930s
By Nils Johan
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tobacco jar in bronze, by Nils Johan, 1920s-1930s.
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Industrial Scissor Wall Lamp by Curt Fischer for Midgard, 1930s
By Midgard, Curt Fischer
Located in Kojetice, CZ
1930s.
- Designed by Curt Fisher.
- Metal shade
- Grey iron scissor arm is extendable and can be turned
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s
By Sheffield
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique four piece silver plate tea set made in Sheffield, England in the 1930s.
Of plain form, on
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Black Industrial Bauhaus Scissor Wall Lamp from Kaiser Idell, 1930s
By Kaiser Idell
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Idell in Germany during the 1930s. It is made of black -painted metal. The iron scissor arm is
Category
Early 20th Century German Industrial 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Chandelier hanging Georges Halais for Eloctra, copper, 1930s
By Georges Halais, Eloctra
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO hanging lamp design Georges Halais for Eloctra copper, 1930s
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
$2,083 Sale Price
20% Off
White Iron and Wood Topped Garden Dining Table, France 1930s
Located in South Salem, NY
This early 20th Century French oval dining has a later wooden top as a testament to craftsmanship, weathered yet resilient. Beneath, an intricate scrolling iron base, reminiscent of ...
Category
Early 20th Century French 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of ART DECO wall lamps applique lamp, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Pair Art Deco sconces
These rare wall lights impress with their simple and functional Art Deco design.
The wall lamps are a sign of outstanding craftsmanship and quality.
These wal...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,177 / set
Early Scandinavian Modern Beech
Canvas Chair, Probably Fritz Hansen 1930s/40s
By Fritz Hansen, K. Scröder
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Karl Schröder style danish vintage easy chair crafted in the 1930s most likely by Fritz Hansen A/S
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Shanghai Art Deco Coffee Table with Marble Top, c. 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Deco side table is a product of the era, crafted in 1930s Shanghai with simple geometries and fine
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble
American Deco Pair Chrome Bud Vases, ca 1930s
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Cathedral City, CA
American Deco Pair Chrome Bud Vases, ca 1930s
Unmarked, therefore listed as "in the style" of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Art Deco Patinated Bronze Bowl by Jacob Ängman for GAB Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural bronze bowl with elegant handles designed and produced in the 1930s by GAB
Category
1920s Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Pair – Bentwood, Wood Frame, Thonet, c. 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A classic pair of mid-century bentwood dining chairs, attributed to Thonet, crafted in the 1930s
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Oushak Washed Grapefruit
Located in New York, NY
Ref 72676
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Industrial Bauhaus Pendant Light in Patinated Copper
Brass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1920s or 30s raw and original industrial ceiling lamp fashioned from copper and brass. It retains its original patina and authenticity. Probably made in either Scandinavia or Germa...
Category
Early 20th Century European Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Two Antique Tin Dishes, Just Andersen, circa 1930s
By Svenskt Tenn, Just Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two decorative rustic round tin vide-poche bowls handmade in the 1930s. The large item is by
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Tin, Metal, Pewter
$378 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Art Deco Chandelier by Muller Freres Luneville
Atelier Petitot , 1930s
By Muller Frères, Atelier Petitot
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
chandelier from the 1930s is an outstanding example of the elegance and sophistication of the Art Deco style
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Nickel
$2,746 Sale Price
20% Off
1930s Louis XVI style White Plaster Friezes Console Table Top Glass
Located in IT
Two plaster friezes from the early 1900s in Louis XVI style offered here as supporting structures for a console table with a glass top ( of recent production ) . Measurement of the ...
Category
Early 20th Century 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Ivy League Oushak 1930s
Located in New York, NY
ref c3031
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
$22,000
1930s Embroidered Panel, Korean, Silk Cotton, Bird Motif, Art Deco
Located in Lomita, CA
Silk and cotton embroidery create beautiful depictions of various birds in their native fauna on an embroidered panel. It dates back to the Art Deco period. The patterns and palette ...
Category
Early 20th Century South Korean Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Silk
Original Art Deco Bauhaus Coat Rack Chrome Modernist, 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
This beautiful vintage wall coat rack from the 1930s is in the streamline modern art deco style
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Chrome
$804 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 1930s American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Large Console Tables or Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 1930s American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Large Console Tables. Join the two large console
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Mahogany
Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar with Hidden Drawers, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
An exceptional piece of French Art Deco craftsmanship: At first glance, this elegant cabinet presents itself as a classic sideboard. But once the two doors swing open, it reveals its...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Macassar, Maple
Rene Papa, French Sculptor 19th-20th Century Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
By Rene Papa
Located in Delft, NL
Rene Papa, French sculptor 19th - 20th century bronze sculpture, 1930s.
A bronze with green
Category
Early 20th Century French 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Armchair , 1930s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1930s
- good original condition
- seat height 43 cm
- springs in the
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$875 / item
Bauhaus style Zirax table lamp by Schneider
Co, Germany, circa 1930s
By Kandem, Dr. Ing. Schneider
Co., Marianne Brandt, Kaiser Idell
Located in Brussels, Brussels
from the 1930s.
Dr. Ing. Schneider & Co was founded in 1911 in Frankfurt am Main, by the brothers John
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Sheet Metal
Glazed Stoneware Vase, 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Glazed ceramic vase, early 20th century.
This is a beautifully glazed Studio Pottery vase made in the early 20th century. It has a very distinct shape with a spherical base and a sl...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pillow Made Out of a 1930s Swat Embroidery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Silk embroidery on cotton fabric from Swat Valley of Pakistan. It does not come with an insert but it comes with a bag made to the size and out of cotton to accommodate the filling. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Pakistani Suzani 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
1930s English Chippendale Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Mirror w/ Phoenix Crest Finial
Located in Germantown, MD
1920s American Chippendale Mahogany parcel-gilt mirror with phoenix crest finial measuring 53" in height and 21" in width by Friedman Brothers.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chippendale 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s Pewter Wall Mirror
By Antti Hakkarainen, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Round pewter wall mirror made by Taidetakomo Antti Hakkarainen in the 1930´s.
Antti Hakkarainen
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Bauhaus Table Lamp, Brass and Bakelite, Curved Shade, Germany, 1930s
By Gubi, Erik Tidstrand, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Helo Leuchten, Paavo Tynell
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful Bauhaus lamp from the 1930s. This very solid lamp impresses with its brass curved shade
Category
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Art Deco round table, France, 1930s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco table from the 1930s.
Dimensions: height 62 cm / diameter 60 cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rug, Designed by Impi Sotavalta, Flat weave rug, Finland, 1930s
By Impi Sotavalta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, designed by Impi Sotavalta,
Finland, 1930s.
Flat weave rug.
Dimensions:
L: 299 cm / 9’ 9 1
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French Art Deco 1930s Modernist Chrome-Plated Tray by Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
for La Compagnie des Arts Français. French, c. 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century French 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Art Deco Muller Fréres Lunéville ceiling lamp glass bowl, 1930s
By Muller Frères
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco lamp by Muller Frères Lunéville
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable example of early 20th century craftsmanship and style.
The signature "Muller Frères Lunéville" ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass
ART DECO ceiling lamp chandelier P. Maynadier hanging lamp bronze, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO chandelier P. Maynadier hanging lamp bronze, 1930s
This stunning Art Deco chandelier from
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Just Andersen Denmark 1930s Scandinavian Pewter Stylised Candelabra #MT307
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Noteworthy shape and size, one slightly taller than the other
Circa 1930's
Stamped and numbered MT307 on
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Pewter
French 1930s Rare Modernist Francis Jourdain Attr. Dining Chairs Set
Located in London, GB
Francis Jourdain.
French, c. 1930s.
Francis Jourdain (1876-1958) - Born in Paris and son of famous
Category
Early 20th Century French 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style 800 Silver Italian Table Mirror, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
during the 1930s following Louis XV's style.
The original silver patina is extraordinary while the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of French Wrought Iron Two-light Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of large hand-crafted gilt iron two-arm electrified wall sconces, France, 1930s. Both
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Malayer Runner, circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
The brisk red field displays rows of slightly leaning slender floriated bottehs, three to a line in a clearly textile-derived pattern. The cream main border of this attractive west P...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of American Regency Brass And Iron Andirons, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of American Regency brass and iron Andirons, Circa 1930s.
Measuring 9" in width, 16.5" in
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Early 20th Century American Regency 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
1930s Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk Lamp
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Step back into the style and practicality of the 1930s with this Black Bauhaus Articulating Desk
Category
Early 20th Century Bauhaus 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Terracotta Candelabra, France, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very charming Art Deco candelabra with a deep, verdigris patina. Lovely, chunky design.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Art Deco Coffee Table Attributed to Jean Pascaud, 1930s
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional 1930s French art deco coffee table attributed to Jean Pascaud.
Beautiful curves and
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Celadon Green Art Deco Bowl Plate, Arthur Percy, 1930s
By Arthur Percy, Gefle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Percy (1886-1976, student of Henri Matisse) for the Gefle porcelain factory in the 1930s. Organic
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Faience
$665 Sale Price
25% Off
Small Oriental Filigree Brass Table Lamp, circa 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming oriental six-sided table lamp with intricate filigree work on brass.
Category
Early 20th Century 1930S Antique Furniture
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s
A large Sicilian theater (Opera dei
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Metal
ART DECO Pate de Verre hanging lamp ceiling lamp bronze 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
ART DECO Pate de Verre ceiling lamp bronze, 1930s
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a remarkable
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1930s Rectangular Oak Table with Original Patina
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Authentic oak table from the 1920s/30s. Also ideal as a desk. Ready to use with beautiful original patina.
Rectangular table frame consisting of 4 square legs with frame connection ...
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Early 20th Century 1930S Antique Furniture
Materials
Oak
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1930S Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 1930s antique furniture available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fabric, every item from our selection of 1930s antique furniture was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of 1930s antique furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of 1930s antique furniture, those designed in Art Deco, Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Jindrich Halabala, UP Závody and Robert Slezák each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of 1930s antique furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1930S Antique Furniture?
Prices for a piece of 1930s antique furniture start at $28 and top out at $425,000 with the average selling for $1,710.
Questions About 1930S Antique Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify 1800s furniture, first check to see if your piece bears any maker's marks. Should you locate any, researching them using trusted online resources can help you determine the maker and age of your furniture. To determine if unmarked pieces date back to the 19th century, look for tool marks and variations in their carvings and ornamentation. Since 19th-century furniture was handmade, you should expect to find these signs of hand craftsmanship. A piece that shows no marks or inconsistencies in details is likely a contemporary machine-made reproduction. Familiarizing yourself with the characteristics of Rococo, Chippendale, Gothic Revival, neoclassical and other 19th-century styles can also be helpful. If you struggle to make an identification, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a range of 19th-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is ’70s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What ’70s furniture is called depends on its style. Generally, pieces from this decade can be called vintage furniture. However, pieces with certain stylistic characteristics have other names. For example, some 1970s furniture is mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, was developed in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1970s furniture.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
- What makes furniture an antique?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.
- Is antique furniture in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.
When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.
Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture. - 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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